Rep. Omar’s Statement on Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement following President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. 

“Donald Trump’s decision to dismantle the Department of Education is a full assault on our nation’s educators and young people. Because of this callous and reckless order, our students will face catastrophic setbacks in order to give huge tax breaks to billionaires. No agency does more to help young people than the Department of Education. The Department protects students’ civil rights, provides crucial resources to students with disabilities, oversees federal loan and college aid programs, and so much more. This order is not only morally indefensible, but it is also illegal and a blatant abuse of power—only Congress can eliminate a federal agency. I will fight this illegal behavior and defend our students every step of the way.”